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Info for Design and Construction

Hospitals, nursing homes and ambulatory surgical treatment centers

All construction projects (regardless of cost or CON reviewability) involving renovations, alterations or additions and all new construction projects must be submitted to the Division of Health Planning for review and approved in writing before construction begins.

 Information for Design and Construction - Updated 3/4/08
2006 Edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities - Updated 2/21/06
 Standards for Physician Owned - Single Specialty Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers - Updated 2/21/07
 Physician Owned - Single Specialty Ambulatory Endoscopy Treatment Centers - Updated 2/21/07

Plans Transmittal Letter - should be completed and included with ALL plan submittals. DCH will assign a project number to the plan (i.e.: DEKALB-1A), which will be referenced on all future submittals or correspondence.

 Program Narrative - Updated 7/17/07
Program Narrative - Updated 7/17/07

 Plan Transmittal Form - Updated 7/17/08
Plan Transmittal Form - Updated 7/17/08

 Request for 100% Inspection Form - Updated 3/27/07
Request for 100% Inspection Form - Updated 3/27/07

Plan Review Guidelines - Use these when submitting plans for review. Construction documents submitted for final review shall be sealed, signed and dated by the design professional in accordance with "The Law Governing the Practice of Architecture in Georgia and the Rules of the Board."

 Plan Review Guidelines - Updated 3/4/08

While it is permissible to submit schematic/preliminary and design development plans to this office by mail, it is customary and encouraged that an appointment be made for a sit-down review. Only one copy of the plan is required for review; however, the design professional may wish to bring an additional copy to record notes, changes and other comments. Final construction documents (one set) shall be mailed in and reviews will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the time required for a complete review and time commitments to other projects, sit-down reviews of final construction plans are not possible.

You must submit plans for final review at least 45 days before construction starts. Please submit the following documents:

1. A copy of "PLANS TRANSMITTAL LETTER" filled out in its entirety;
2. One complete set of drawings, properly sealed, signed and dated by the design professional responsible for their content.
3. A complete set of specifications, properly sealed, signed and dated by the design professional responsible for their content.
4. One of the following:
   1. A copy of a valid certificate-of-need approval letter;
   2. A copy of a "Determination Letter" stating the project is exempt from certificate-of-need review;
   3. A notarized letter from the facility owner stating that the project is under the current CON thresholds.

Submit all plans and correspondence to:

G. Erik Hotton Jr., State Architect
Georgia Department of Community Health
Office of General Counsel
Division of Health Planning
5th Floor, 2 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone:  404/656-0457
Fax: 404/656-0654
E-Mail: ehotton@dch.ga.gov

These projects are subject to review and approval of the State Fire Marshal's Office, (404) 656-7087, and any local fire and/or building authorities.